Whoa. You are not afraid to let your protagonists sustain major damage!
And I can't help but notice this is in the same area (left hip) where Optimus prime received major damage from Megatron in that old cheesy clip I posted a while back from Transformers the movie...just a coincidence?
Anyway, great update!
Our hero loves and cherishes women like a proper gentleman!

Even if the villains are a little more powerful than the good guys, their evil personality flaws always lead to their demise. In this instance sacrificing a team mate is something the Protectors would never do, probably because compassion is seen as a weakness by the Marauders.
Conclusion: Evil destroys itself while good continues to grow through the power of love!Power of Love by Huey Lewis and The News